Frequently Asked Licensing and Education Questions for COVID-19
The Education FAQs being provided by NYSAR are based upon what we believe to be true through ongoing communications with various state agencies. NYSAR’s role is to provide information in the best interest of all of our members in every part of New York, and where state guidance is unclear we offer the narrowest possible interpretation so as not to expose members to potential liability, as well as preventing the spread of COVID-19.
This most recent FAQ was updated as of 11:30 am on 6/16/2020 and supersedes any prior information provided by NYSAR.
I registered to take the state licensing exam but it was cancelled. When will I be able to take it? (updated 6/16/20)
DOS exam unit is currently working on rescheduling the candidates whose examinations where cancelled. Once they have been rescheduled they will receive an email advising them of the new date and how to reschedule if that date is not good for them.As soon as things begin to open up, it will be posted on our exam cancellation page at https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/examination-cancellations.html Candidates will then be able to go in and schedule an available date.
My real estate license is expiring but I haven’t completed my CE credit or renewed my license yet. What should I do? (revised 6/10/20)
The Department is encouraging real estate licensees to complete their continuing education online. If a real estate licensee has a hardship and cannot complete their continuing education online, and their license expires in the next 45 – 60 days then they can request a 6 month extension to complete their continuing education. To apply for the 6 month extension please submit a written request to [email protected].
The following has been extended – Effective 3/27/20 pursuant to Executive Order 202.11, any license issued by the Division of Licensing Services, that expires after that date, shall remain in effect until August 6, 2020.
The link to the Examination Cancellation page is: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/examination-cancellations.html
How can I satisfy my Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
NYSAR is offering, free to members, online courses to satisfy the required topics for license renewal including agency, ethics, and fair housing programs through InteractCE.
I need to take the state licensing exam but I can’t find the locations and dates. Where can I find that information?
Those wishing to schedule an exam should visit: https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/registration.do?from=loginPage to create an eAccessNY account and register for an exam date and location, once they are available.
